Do you know the etymology of the word chipmunk? It sounds like it should be an Algonquian word, but it is aniks in our Mohegan lexicon.

Thanks, Stephanie

A-H Dictionary offers in its the etymology that it is avariant of chitmunk < Ojibwa ajidamoonʔ 'red squirrel' (link). Wikipedia offers a couple of other opinions, including Odawa jidmoonh (link).

Hi Stephanie
I like your avatar.

The chipmunk is the cutest of all squirrels.
"How much wood could a chipmunk chip if........."